Jonathan Mitchell

Optimism vs. Positivity. Optimism is the belief that the future is positive. We are not denying things are bad. Things are tough, but we will get through this. youtu.be/roDLXM70du0

I believe that being positive not only makes me better but everyone around me better. It is about creating that safe and supportive environment for others to grow, that is where real innovation begins.

Thanks for everyone joining the chat. We will continue the discussion for those that join in late. Next question is who is hosting next week? #sfsdchat @SFSDSchools

Q5: Bonus question: Do the Packers still have a shot this year? (I am getting pretty nervous at this point!!) #sfsdchat @sfsdschools

Q4: What is the thought on the district newsletter and are there other venues we should try to share the great work in the District? #sfsdchat @sfsdschools

Q3: We have many positive things going on to "brag" about our schools. What message should we share more of with our school community? #sfsdchat @sfsdschools

Q2: Had a chance recently to talk to our middle school students about their feedback on safety, technology and finances in our schools. What topics should we keep exploring with our students and how should we engage to get feedback? #sfsdchat @sfsdschools

OK we'll start the chat. I'll use the Q and # for the questions. Feel free to reply or create a mew tweet - just use the #sfsdchat tag

#sfsdchat about 10 minutes out, going to focus on communication and community connections tonight. Look forward to the discussion

Presentation of School Community Survey Results with our Facilities Study Committee tomorrow at 6pm in the High School Theater. All are invited to attend @SFSDSchools @BlakePeuse

Thank you for your time tonight on this #sfsdchat - we are excited for the work that has been completed around technology, particularly the work over last 3 years to position ourselves for the future @SFSDSchools !

Q4: What new opportunities would a potential 1:1 implementation create for our students? #sfsdchat

Q3: How could we continue to improve our Tech Professional Development model to support a 1:1 implementation? #sfsdchat

Q2: What new challenges would we have as we look towards the possibility of a 1:1 model for next year? How might we address? #sfsdchat

Welcome to tonight's #sfsdchat about increasing technology. Please feel free to retweet the question with your response. Q1: What is our "Why" as a District for our continued focus to increase technology devices/usage across the District?

Just a few minutes before we get going with #sfsdchat #sfsdchatfever